"self-locking" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-|head=self-locking}} self-locking (not comparable)
  1. (engineering) That remains safely in place after being moved or positioned. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Engineering
    Sense id: en-self-locking-en-adj-K-S2kY6d Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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